The very first thing you will need is your resume. Make sure it is up to date with the work experience you want to include, along with any other skills you may find useful in the program. It is okay to tweak your resume to cater towards the roles and responsibilities of the position, however don't lie!
Second, you will want to write up the best cover letter you can possibly think of. I went as far as incorporating quotes, just to show them how much I really do love Disney. Here is the cover letter I wrote (do not copy or edit the following document):
MORGAN S. HARRIS
Disney Cultural Representative Program
Seasonal Internship
Orlando, Florida, USA
I currently work as a Starbucks Barista and Human Resource Team Member for Target Canada. However come the evenings, I let my passion for public speaking flow, and perform stand-up comedy! I am a born leader, and during my time in college, ran two successful campaigns for student council. That being said, I love people! I am friendly, outgoing, and people are my passion.
I am the most desirable candidate for this position for multiple reasons. A few being I love my country, I am fluent in both English and French, I know how to entertain a crowd, but most of all, I love to learn. Being a Disney Cultural Representative would be such an honorable role, simply because I’d have the amazing opportunity to interact with people from all over the world, to learn about their heritage, and to teach them about mine. I’m proud of my country, and it would be an honor to represent the True North at the Canadian Pavilion.
As Ariel once said, “There is a world where hope and dreams can last for all time.” Calling Walt Disney World my home is a dream that I’m more than willing to pursue, no matter how much courage it takes, and I believe it is safe to say, it is where I belong. I’m looking forward to the following months, and hope to hear from you soon!
In gratitude,
Morgan Harris
The point of a cover letter is to tell them why you want the position, and why you deserve it. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR APPLICATION. Boast as much as you can! You want your CV to represent you in every way, so incorporate things that mean a lot to you. This will be the Disney Recruiters first impression of you, and you'll want to make sure your resume will stand out among the thousands of applications they receive to guarantee you an interview!
Once you have your resume and cover letter ready to go, you'll want to head to the Disney International Programs site: Disney International Programs - Cultural Representative Program
Here you can find all the information about the program, and how to apply. It will prompt you to make an account for Disney Careers, and you will fill out a series of questions (like any other job). Once you've applied, you will be able to check the status of your application on your Dashboard!
The wait time between applying and being invited for an interview depends on when you applied.
June 4th, 2014 - Applied for the program
October 21st, 2014 - Invited for interview
November 12th, 2014 - Attended interview in Toronto
January 6th, 2015 - Placed on the wait-list
January 20th, 2015 - Offered position in Merchandise
June 16th, 2015 - Start date for the program
So as you can see, it can be a year long process, and in some cases, longer! It is best to have patience, and don't lose hope. :)
Love love love,
Morgan
Please note: To be elligible for the Disney Cultural Representative Program, you must be 18 years of age or older, and be fluent in English. Also, you must be able to conform to the Disney Look, which means no visible tattoos or piercings (except for basic one earring in each lobe), and your hair must be natural looking (no crazy colours, or shaved heads.) Consider this before applying!
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